Tulo Makwati

Researcher and Coordinator of the SADC Business Council

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

This African countries group chat was very spicy.

Even the presidents mentioned laughed as they watched it

[Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office @AfCFTANG]

'The Launch of the GTI in Nigeria further highlights the commitment of this administration led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, towards boosting economic integration, regional cooperation... ' (1)

[GIZ support to the East African Community @eacgiz]

🚨Its finally here❗️
#EpisodeOne of the @eacgiz #ImpactTalks series.
Hear from our Tourism Marketing Advisor, Ms. Diana Mutabazi, on the #EAC joint Tourism Promotion & Marketing efforts & the opportunities they offer to the @jumuiya.
Don't forget to like, comment & share❗️

[GIZ support to the East African Community @eacgiz]

🚨We are excited to present to you our new video series #impacttalks. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring insights from our experts on the impacts created for the #EAC Mwananchi in various areas of the @eacgiz & @jumuiya cooperation. For now, enjoy the short teaser below❗️

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

Nigeria plans to start trading under the AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative from next April, with a special focus on exports to South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda 
https://t.co/ORBRJaw1nP

[Dr. Talkmore Chidede (LLD) @talkmorechidede]

After a lengthy process of negotiations, capacity building, and national consultations, the #AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade was adopted by the 37th AU Assembly Summit, yesterday. This represents a significant step in Africa’s efforts towards #digitaltransformation & integration

[Gilberto DF Antonio @gildfantonio]

Good news. #SouthAfrica, #Lesotho and #Eswatini are joining the @AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative. The anncmnt was made today by South Africa's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, at the 1st session of the #AfCFTA Council of Ministers, which is taking place in #Durban.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President @CyrilRamaphosa will on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 , officiate the launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) at the Port of Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. https://t.co/plwMtBniAx

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

BREAKING: The military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are withdrawing their countries from ECOWAS with immediate effect, a joint statement says.

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

In January 2023, the delay at Durban Port was 39 hours; July 96 hours, August 194 hours, and September 364 hours. https://t.co/D5zEVP8a26

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

Registration for the Intra-Africa Trade Fair #IATF2023 in Cairo, Egypt is open. We invite stakeholders and participants to seize this unique opportunity to foster trade ties within our continent. Kindly note, registration closes on 15th October. Let's come together for a prosperous Africa.

https://t.co/BlSfAiV8We

#IATF #Cairo #Trade #Africa

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

Today in Kigali, the 1st meeting of the Board of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund was held. This marks an important milestone in the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement.
In partnership with Afreximbank, we intend to provide the required support to State Parties and private entities through the Fund, to mitigate short falls in revenue mobilisation due to reduced tariffs & to also boost productive capacities on the continent. #AfCFTAImplementation

[The Native Son of Bulawayo @BulawayoForever]

HAPPY KING MZILIKAZI DAY, We honor our great King 👑 for his great achievements in the process of Building the Ndebele Nation, Let's all go and Join King Bulelani ka Lobhengula ka Mzilikazi to commemorate this great Day in Mhlahlandlela‼️

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

No one could have predicted this: a touch under R16bn trade surplus for South Africa in July 2023.

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

Here's the rub: “Kenya’s exports of batteries to Ghana under the AfCFTA-Guided Trade Initiative took three months, while the same consignment from China takes two weeks..."
https://t.co/44XgtDy6IJ

[Richard Humphries܁ @RG_Humphries]

ECOWAS (@ecowas_cedeao) seeks a consultant to support the implementation of its AGOA Action Plan:
https://t.co/RX90aZEeTl

[Tulo Makwati @MakwatiTulo]

@ChrisExcel102 SABC BC 4 my friend 😂

[AUDA-NEPAD @NEPAD_Agency]

Wanna be part of our dynamic team? We’re hiring! AUDA-NEPAD offers you the opportunity to pursue a career in a rewarding & challenging work environment with great learning & development possibilities. Want to know more? Check out our #JobSeekers page https://t.co/opsFV2PbtN.